Saskatoon Dental Group is a locally owned, full-scale Saskatoon dental clinic offering general dentistry services. At Saskatoon Dental Group, we are dedicated to offering excellent care to our amazing patients who are like family to us. We are grateful to treat whole families in Saskatoon across multiple generations and have a multicultural team speaking multiple languages. Today we are going to talk about how to clean your invisaligns.
How to Clean Your Invisalign
1st thing in the morning:
- Remove your aligners when you get up.
- Rinse one with tepid water (never use hot water, this could warp the plastic).
- Brush it gently with a soft toothbrush reserved for this purpose, and a little liquid anti-bacterial hand soap. Unscented is best, and be sure that the soap is clear – as coloured soap may stain the aligners. Do not clean aligners with toothpaste or the toothbrush you use for your teeth. Abrasive particles from toothpaste scratch the plastic material, leaving grooves that trap discoloration and germs. Orange Pop stains here we come!
- Rinse the aligner again.
- Repeat this process with the other aligner.
- Place both aligners on a clean towel or in their storage case while you brush your teeth normally.
- Re-insert aligners immediately.
What about Meals?
- Remove aligners before eating or drinking anything other than plain water. Chewing can damage aligners, and pigments in foods and beverages stain the plastic.
- If possible, rinse aligners with cool water before placing them in their storage case.
- Do not wrap aligners in a napkin. They are likely to be misplaced or thrown in the trash.
- Ideally, brush your teeth after eating. If you cannot brush immediately, swish with fresh water before reinserting your aligners.
And before you go to bed
- Brush aligners as you do in the morning.
- Sanitize your aligners with a soak-in denture or retainer cleaner.
- While aligners are immersed, brush your teeth and floss thoroughly.
- Rinse aligners, and re-insert them right away. It is important to wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours each day for efficient straightening. This method avoids falling asleep while they soak.
Saskatoon Dental Group is here to help you with your invisaligners, if you have any troubles contact them immediately. They are always welcoming patients looking for a new dental family. If you would like to book a checkup or if you have any dental questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We hope we fully explained why you shouldn’t skip your dental check-ups!
See you soon!
The Saskatoon Dental Group Team
